Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Overview

According to the National Geographic magazine, Gaspésie region was one of the top 20 destinations in the world in 2011, the only one in Canada. This region is well-known for its beaches, countless outdoor activities and its famous Rocher-Percé. In addition to offering spectacular views, Gaspésie gives you access to a unique quality of life and a flourishing professional practice.

Gaspésie has one of the lowest dentist to population ratios in the province of Québec (ODQ, 2010). To date, there is no established specialist in the area which restricts access to dental care.

Distribution of dental professionals

Dentists are mostly located in the cities of Percé, Gaspé, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and New Richmond. The few dentists who are established outside of these centers are however situated relatively close to those cities. In the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, it seems that the distribution of dentists would be sufficient because of the small size of the territory.

In 2011, patients had to wait an average of six months for an appointment or had to travel hundred kilometers for treatment (Radio Canada, 2011). The situation is improving very slowly. The cities of Gaspé, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and New Richmond are the regions that are most affected. As a result, their clinics are overflowing.

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Tax credit

A new dentistry graduate practicing in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine is eligible to a 8000$ tax credit! For more information, visit Revenu Québec.

Collaboration between general dentists and specialists

Although there is no established specialist in this area, there are specialists located in Rimouski and at the hospital Enfant-Jesus in Quebec where you can refer more complex cases. In addition, other specialists temporarily move in areas near Gaspésie (eg Rimouski) to treat patients.

Access to continuing education

You are entitled to reimbursement of travel costs for a maximum of four round trips per year either by car or plane. The formations for dental continuing education must be a maximum of 20 days per year. An allowance of $ 204 per day is also given to compensate costs of stay. Visit the Entente dentistes-RAMQ for more information.

Regional disparity bonus and reimbursement for certain costs

By working in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, you are eligible to a regional disparity bonus and reimburment of certain costs (moving, dental continuing education ect.). For more information, visit the annexe XIII of the Entente dentiste-RAMQ.